Atherton El vs Yes Prep - 5th Ward
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 995 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atherton El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
Yes Prep - 5th Ward
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
933 students
| Measure | Atherton El Houston, Texas | Yes Prep - 5th Ward Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1990 of 4,686 | #1020 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #26585 of 50,301 | #10952 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 450 | 933 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 933 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 53% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atherton El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 40.1).
- •Atherton El does better on math proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Atherton El does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Yes Prep - 5th Ward does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 94.9%).
- •Atherton El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.8).
- •Yes Prep - 5th Ward is the larger school with 933 students compared with 450.
- •Atherton El is a public school while Yes Prep - 5th Ward is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Atherton El better than Yes Prep - 5th Ward?
On the Success Index (US), Atherton El ranks higher (47.8 vs 40.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Atherton El and Yes Prep - 5th Ward?
About 995 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atherton El: 450. Yes Prep - 5th Ward: 933. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atherton El and Yes Prep - 5th Ward rank in Texas?
Atherton El is 1990th of 4,686 and Yes Prep - 5th Ward is 1020th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).